# iBone - the Pocket Trombone — user reviews > 119 indexed App Store user reviews of iBone by Spoonjack, LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 21 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibone-the-pocket-trombone/id306629300/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibone-the-pocket-trombone/id306629300.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 19 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of iBone? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Accurate sound and simulation - 👍 Great for learning trombone - 👍 Fun and entertaining - 👍 Realistic slide action - 👍 Good for practicing improvisation - 👍 Useful for memorizing solos - 👍 Intuitive for players and non-players - 👍 Good value for money - 👍 High-quality sound - 👍 Good for all skill levels - 👍 Helpful for understanding positions - 👍 Supports playing along with music - 👍 Innovative Guitar Hero-style mode **Cons** - 🐛 Some users experience crashes - 🐛 App sometimes doesn't work - 🐛 Sound issues (silent app) - 🐛 Limited note range (lower/higher) - 🐛 Tone quality not always realistic - 🐛 Some users find it not intuitive initially - 🐛 Percussive note articulation - 🐛 Occasional bugs with settings - 🐛 No Verizon support reported - 🐛 Notes can be small and close together - 🐛 Blow function needs repair **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes in settings - App crashes on Verizon iPhones - App disables microphone - App randomly deletes itself - Sound doesn't work (silent app) - Notes don't fade when tilting - Songbook display issue (guide remains visible) - Sound continues playing when receiving emails **Most requested features** - Add more types of trombones (Bass, Valve, Alto, Soprano, Piccolo) - Add more songs to the songbook - Ability to input custom notes for playback - Integrate with music apps for playback - Add iTunes music control within the app - Add a volume slider for the app - Add support for tilting device for volume control - Add pedal tones/notes - Add support for turning the iPad - Add mutes - Add trigger for bass trombone option - Add vibrato control - Make the trombone image semi-transparent - Option to make notes brighter - Make an app for trumpet or other instruments - Add French note names - Improve high/low note range - Add more difficult pieces to songbook ## Newest reviews (15 of 119) ### 4/5 — Awesome for beginners *2026-07-29* I wanted an app to help me incorporate the notes in all the trombone’s positions and this has been very helpful. You get three things at once: note name (also solfege, if you like), position on the trombone and an actual sound – so you can also work on your intonation here. And you can actually practice anywhere with headphones. Two things that might be an issue for you: 1.: This is just an open ended tool, not a class of any kind. It doesn’t actively teach you - you still have to think about your needs and figure out how to use it to learn something. Not an issue for me. 2.: Annoyingly - and that’s why it’s four stars only – it doesn’t store settings. I.e. if you want solfege or a particular view, you’ll have to set it every time you restart the app, because it always returns to its default settings. Still, all in all very helpful. ### 3/5 — It’s Okay *2026-06-12, version 1.6.0* It works better on the iPad. The notes don’t work very well on the iPhone. ### 3/5 — It's okay *2021-09-19, version 1.5.7* It plays the notes and it's okay. I'm learning the trombone and can play a few tunes. I've not managed to get a tune out of this yet. It's a different skill and maybe not one that I'm going to take the time to master. ### 4/5 — Learning the trombone *2014-01-12, version 1.5.4.1* I can't play a trombone , but now I can play some of the basics , it's fun ,entertaining + just great learning thx. ### 5/5 — とてもよい *2013-12-09* トロンボーン好きな人には最高 もっと曲増えれば楽しい ### 5/5 — THANK YOU! *2013-06-25, version 1.5.4.1* Well, at the time, I was in 6th grade beginner band. I didn't really know anything, but then I looked on the App Store, found this, bought it, and loved it! This app is so accurate! I did some studying with this app and my essential elements 2000 book and now I know how to play any scale up to the high D that is way on the very top of the screen 9 octaves high in first position (it is so high you can't see the note name, but you can play it). I am now way advanced and way ahead of the kids in my grade (7th grade), and I impressed my band director so much back in the 6th grade. Since I play percussion also I have to read the mallets notes and play them, so I use iTrump to study the treble clef. Thank you so much spoonjack! Keep up the good work! :D Best apps ever! ### 5/5 — Awesome but not working *2013-06-14, version 1.5.4.1* My friend had this and showed it to me about a week ago. It was awesome so I ended up getting it, but much later. By the time I bought the app it had broken. It has no sound. No point in a music app that has no sound. I hope this is fixed soon. I will give this 5 stars anyway because I know it will be fixed and once it is, it is a great app ### 5/5 — Perfect for all trombone players! *2013-03-28, version 1.5.4.1* I got this app when it first came out. It is truly fantastic! ### 5/5 — 本格的☆ *2013-02-14* 音もスライドアクションも本物のトロンボーンのようで、トロンボーン吹きの私にとって大満足のアプリです！ ### 5/5 — I love this *2013-02-09, version 1.5.4.1* I'd love this even if I never played trombone. Kind of makes me want to dust off the old one in the garage, because now I know more ... And the tone is quite nice, especially over speakers. my four year old has learned Star Wars and twinkle twinkle on it. just great! ### 5/5 — Great app *2013-01-05, version 1.5.4.1* Brilliant!! This is as close to playing a real trombone as it can be! I love this app and look forward to more songs..... ### 5/5 — Nice *2012-11-28, version 1.5.4.1* This is a great app for trombone or none trombone players would recommend this to anyone. ### 5/5 — Amazing little trombone! *2012-11-20, version 1.5.4.1* I've actually used this app for several years now and it has continued to hold its position right on my main screen of apps. What we really get a kick out of is the song book. Imagine guitar hero but for a trombone. The app tells you where you should be tapping and when to play a song. This is a riot when you get a group together and everyone tries to keep up with one of the faster and more difficult songs! This app is what it would look like if Apple themselves added a trombone to garage band. It has that level of polish. ### 3/5 — Well..... *2012-10-29, version 1.5.4.1* It doesn't seem it's as good as it could be and maybe there should be some higher octaves and better sounds ### 5/5 — すごくイイです！ *2012-09-23* これ、かなり忠実です！ 本物よりも難しいかも💦 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Parou de funcionar! *2026-06-16* Depois da última atualização, parou de funcionar no Mac M4 ### 1/5 — Scam *2023-03-30, version 1.5.7* Dosent really work, waste of money ### 1/5 — Not what I thought it was *2021-05-24* It’s an app that lets you play trombone with your mobile phone not what I expected **Developer response:** Did you look at the video or screenshots? ### 1/5 — Wouldn't work *2013-12-26, version 1.5.4.1* I tried to open this app and it is not working ### 1/5 — Silent! *2013-04-12, version 1.5.4.1* This app won't make any noise! What is the point of a trombone app if it doesn't make sound!? I am very disappointed😥😨😡😠 ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2011-04-06, version 1.5* If you get this for higher than 99cents than you are dumb ### 1/5 — No Verizon support *2011-02-28, version 1.5* I don't know if it is because I have a Verizon iPhone or my firmware version but when I go into settings (the i) the app crashes. ### 1/5 — Awful *2011-02-19, version 1.5* This app is terrible. It doesn't sound even close to the real thing. I play the trombone and this is just a discrace. ### 1/5 — Rubish *2010-04-24, version 0* Do not get this app it's not worth the money. ### 1/5 — Do not buy this app! *2010-01-02, version 0* This app disabled the mic on my iphone, had to restart phone to get it working again. App very poor in general. Much better similar apps that are free! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Una idee excelente *2026-06-14, version 1.6.0* Buenisima app ### 5/5 — Awesome *2024-08-18, version 1.5.7* I… bone??? 😏 ### 5/5 — Perfect *2024-02-07, version 1.5.7* Talk about the perfect app for someone trying to find a key real quick on the spot. I learn songs on this app and transpose it to real life . This has been my go to for years . ### 5/5 — Still the best app! *2023-08-03, version 1.5.7* Worth every penny ### 5/5 — Great help and fun! *2017-03-25, version 1.5.7* Every once in a while whenever I was not able to hit a note, I would open up this app and see what it sounded like. Also whenever I was on the go without my trombone I would be able to 'practice'! 5/5 ### 5/5 — Great! *2016-01-01, version 1.5.5* Pros: -As a Trombone player, this app is completely accurate! -It's easy to learn! -It actually could teach you more about the trombone! - Sound Quality is Good. -Not Expensive! Cons: - I don't know about you guys, but on my Trombone, I can hit C2-F5 (no trigger)where as this app only has E2-D5. Suggestions: -What if you could add in many more types of Trombones. Such as the Bass Trombone, the valve Trombone, the Alto Trombone, the Soprano Trombone, and the piccolo Trombone. But with additional charge of course because I am definitely willing to fork over some more money over to this app! ### 5/5 — Many ways to play! *2015-08-18, version 1.5.5* Love this app! You can play along Guitar Hero style, freestyle, or just mess around. My kids love using the slider. I'm not a musician but this app makes me feel like I'm a pro! ### 5/5 — Trombón melancólico *2015-04-03, version 1.5.5* A guapear con el iBone! ### 5/5 — Nice! *2014-12-12, version 1.5.4.1* This app is awesome! I play the trombone and I can use it to actually practice and help myself. But what It needs a software that can use songs from your music app and play those! Try it! ### 5/5 — This app is great!! *2014-06-19, version 1.5.4.1* I'm learning to play the trombone and I have a hard time knowing what some notes are supposed to sound like. This app helped a lot!! Gracias!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*